Brûlées (en. Burned)

[bʁyle]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Fruits or vegetables that have been burned.
The tomatoes were burned during cooking.
Les tomates ont été brûlées durant la cuisson.
A culinary preparation where the ingredients are lightly charred.
The burned vegetables add a smoky flavor to the salad.
Les légumes brûlés apportent un goût fumé à la salade.
adjective
That has been burned, charred.
The edges of the cake were burned.
Les bords du gâteau étaient brûlés.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'to burn', derived from the Latin 'bruculare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burned by fire
Which has suffered damage from fire.
brûlé par le feu
burned building
A building damaged by a fire.
bâtiment brûlé
burned kitchen
Food cooked excessively, often until charred.
cuisine brûlée

Related Words

to burn
To cause combustion or excessive heat.
brûler
burn
Injury caused by fire or hot substances.
brûlure
burning
Which causes an intense sensation of heat.
brûlant

Slang Meanings

To have a taste that is overcooked
This pizza is burned, I can't eat it.
Cette pizza est brûlée, je ne peux pas la manger.
To be in a bad situation or in danger
I'm in a burned mess after this mistake.
Je suis dans un pétrin brûlé après cette erreur.